Emigrant arrival and destination records

About these records

Title

Emigrant arrival and destination records

Dates of Creation

1862-1881

Physical Description

14 volumes of textual records

Scope and Content

Series consists of various records relating to the registration of the arrival and final destination of emigrants to Ontario. The records include statements of immigrants forwarded to Ontario; Registers of Emigrants and Immigrants Landed; Arrival and Destination Registers (ship lists); Immigrant Aid Fund Registers; Register of Assisted Immigrants, and statistical information.

The registers in this series generally record the name of the emigrant, place of origin, occupation, and point of destination in Ontario.

Restrictions on Access

No restrictions on access.

Terms For Use and Reproduction

Copyright is primarily held by the Crown. There are no restrictions on reproduction. Permission of the Archives of Ontario is required for publication; submit a Request for Permission to Publish, Exhibit or Broadcast Form.

Custodial History

These records were transferred to the Archives of Ontario some time prior to 1961. No information is available relating to the custody of the records or the means by which they were transferred to the Archives of Ontario.

Availability of Other Formats

Series is available on self service microfilm.

Notes

Please note that microfilmed records are identified by their former reference codes.